Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Mons Stroemsoee is the Vice President/Head of Sales Operations for Ralph Lauren's Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Eastern and Northern Europe regions. With over 15 years of experience in the fashion and retail industry, Mons is a seasoned leader in commercial support, sales operations, and strategic business development.
Experience Summary
Current Role
In his current role as Vice President/Head of Sales Operations, Mons is responsible for overseeing all sales operations across Ralph Lauren's key European markets. He leads a team of top-performing commercial support professionals to drive operational excellence, optimize sales processes, and enhance the customer experience. Under Mons' leadership, the sales operations team has achieved significant efficiency gains and contributed to double-digit revenue growth in the region.
Career Progression
Mons joined Ralph Lauren in 2008 as a Director of Commercial Support, where he played a pivotal role in streamlining sales processes and implementing data-driven strategies to support the company's expansion into new European markets. He was promoted to Senior Director of Commercial Support/Sales Operations in 2014, overseeing a broader portfolio of responsibilities and delivering measurable improvements in customer satisfaction, inventory management, and sales force productivity.
Academic Background
Mons holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Munich, with a concentration in Marketing and Operations Management. He has also completed several executive leadership programs, including the Harvard Business School's "Driving Digital Strategy" course, further enhancing his expertise in leveraging technology to drive business transformation.
Areas of Expertise
- Sales operations and commercial support
- Supply chain optimization and inventory management
- Data-driven decision making and performance analytics
- Cross-functional team leadership and stakeholder management
- Strategic business planning and execution
- Market expansion and customer experience enhancement
Professional Impact
During his tenure at Ralph Lauren, Mons has played a pivotal role in shaping the company's sales operations strategy across Europe. He led the implementation of a new customer relationship management (CRM) system, which resulted in a 25% increase in sales lead conversion rates and improved sales team productivity. Additionally, Mons spearheaded the development of a customized sales forecasting model that enabled the company to enhance inventory planning and reduce excess stock by 18%.
Conclusion
Mons Stroemsoee is a seasoned sales operations executive with a proven track record of driving operational excellence and business growth in the fashion and retail industry. With his deep industry expertise, strategic mindset, and strong leadership skills, he is poised to continue contributing to Ralph Lauren's success in key European markets.
